Definitions for: Tyrannize

[v] rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner; "her husband and mother-in-law tyrannize her"
[v] rule a country as a tyrant

Webster (1913) Definition: Tyr"an*nize, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Tyrannized; p.
pr. & vb. n. Tyrannizing.] [Cf. F. tyranniser, Gr. ? to
take the part of tyrants.]
To act the tyrant; to exercise arbitrary power; to rule with
unjust and oppressive severity; to exercise power others not
permitted by law or required by justice, or with a severity
not necessary to the ends of justice and government; as, a
prince will often tyrannize over his subjects; masters
sometimes tyrannize over their servants or apprentices.

Tyr"an*nize, v. t.
To subject to arbitrary, oppressive, or tyrannical treatment;
to oppress.

Synonyms: domineer, grind down, tyrannise, tyrannise

See Also: ballyrag, boss around, browbeat, bully, bullyrag, dictate, hector, push around, strong-arm

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